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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 26, 1913

Page

12

Texas U Football Squad Returns Home From Camp

The University of Texas football team returns to Austin after a productive training camp at Roger's resort on the San Marcos river. Coach Allerdice notes the camp as the best yet with new players Holliday Niblo Pritchett and Kelley joining the squad. Season tickets are selling well at $4 for access to Clark field events, with total season value outlined.

Austin Tex University of Texas Roger's Resort San Marcos Texas Ae Inghorn Allerdice Rixon Clarkfield Frank Holliday Holliday Lucian Parrish Texas Henrietta Howell Niblo Pritchett Kelley San Antonio Academy Altgelt Lambert Allen Academy Joe Kelley St. Louis College of San Antonio Belmont Hever Clark Field

Quakers Sweep Boston In Doubleheader, 3 1 And 7 6

Philadelphia defeated Boston in two games at Philadelphia on Sept. 25 26 with scores of 3 to 1 and 7 to 6. In the first game Maranville left after being spiked, as Philadelphia took a second inning three singles rally. The second game saw a ninth inning rally erase a two run Philadelphia deficit. Batteries included Quinn Chalmers Dooin for Boston and Cobraham Gowdy Alexander Brennan Killifer Do in for Philadelphia.

Philadelphia Boston Maranville Cravath Philadelphians R. H. E. Boston Quinn Rariden Chalmers Dooin Cobraham Tyler Gowdy Alexander Brennan Killifer

Cubs Top Pirates In 7-1 Victory At Pittsburg

Chicago defeats Pittsburg 7 to 1 as John Evers stars with four hits including two doubles. Humphries starts poorly then Cooper and Duffy hold steady. Hans Wagner hits to lift his season average to .300, marking 17th straight year above or equal to that mark.

Pittsburg John Evers Chicago McQuillan Cooper Duffy Humphries Hans Wagner R. H. E. Chicago Archer Cooper, Duffey and Simon

American Wins at Checkers Championship

M E Pomeroy of Binghamton New York yesterday won the world championship in checkers by defeating Alfred E Jordan of England who had held the title. The match was tied at fifty games with one victory each and forty eight draws. Pomeroy learned the game in a backwoods grocery store at Sidney Center New York.

Binghamton N. Y M. E. Pomeroy Alfred E. Jordan England Pomeroy Sidney Center

Club Standings and Yesterdays Results Report

Washington leads with five wins while New York tops with eight. Boston has six, Philadelphia four. Today matchups pair Philadelphia at Boston, Washington at New York, St. Louis at Chicago, and Cleveland at Detroit.

Philadelphia Boston Washington New York St. Louis Chicago Cleveland Detroit Piyd P.C. Philadelphia Wee Eevee Ee Lmg Wee Sucevesee Louis

Sports Scores From Today Across Major Cities

American Association results recap results include New York 8 over Brooklyn 2 Chicago 7 over Pittsburg 1 Philadelphia 3 to 7 over Boston 1 to 6 Boston plays Philadelphia while New York hosts Brooklyn. At Columbus Kansas City 3 to 8 Colum bua 6 to 4. At Indianapolis Milwaukee 2 over Indianapolis 1. At Toledo Minneapolis 4 over Toledo 6. At Louisville St Paul 0 over Louisville 15.

New York Brooklyn Chicago Pittsburg Philadelphia Boston American Association Columbus Kansas City Columbua Indianapolis Milwaukee Toledo Minneapolis Louisville St. Paul

Contract Set for America's Defender Sloop

Bristol September 26 a contract has been placed for a Herres hooped sloop by George M Pynchon of New York and E Walker Clark of Philadelphia to compete for the America s cup next year The boat will be delivered in May Both Pynchon and Clark are members of the New York Yacht Club.

Bristol R. L George M. Pynchon New York E. Walker Clark Philadelphia Thomas Lipton Pynchon Clark New York Yacht Club

Kilbane Defeats Goldberg in 10 Round Bout

Johnny Kilbane of Cleveland, featherweight champion, outboxed Joe Goldberg of Rochester throughout a ten round bout last night at the Olympic A. C. venue in Rochester New York. Kilbane dominated with precision and speed securing a clear decision over Goldberg.

Kilbane Goldberg Rochester N. Y Johnny Kilbane Cleveland Joe Goldberg

Detroit Players Draft Demands for Baseball Reform

Detroit archives reveal players in the American League drafting four key demands to owners for winter approval and potential incorporation by the National Commission. Among aims are unconditional releases after ten years, twelve-year cross-league protections, minors waivers by all sixteen clubs, and curbs on teams keeping players who could play elsewhere late in the season.

Detroit Mich Detroit American League Baseball Club Baseball Players’ Fraternity National Commission Players’ Fraternity

Ray and Vardon Win at Oakmont in Foursomes

Ed ward Ray and Harry Vardon defeated E M Byers and W C C Fownes Jr in a 36 hole best ball foursome at Oakmont Country Club Pittsburg. The Brits led 1 up after 18 and outplayed the Americans in the afternoon with Vardon scoring 74 in the morning and 72 in the afternoon.

Pittsburg Edward Ray Harry Vardon E. M. Byers W. C C. Fownes Jr Oakmont Country Club Byers Vardon

Johnson Wins Again as Washington Tops New York 5 2

Walter Johnson added another victory for Washington in a 5 2 win over New York. Washington broke the game open in the eighth with two runs on singles by Milan and Foster a Gandil sacrifice fly and Morgan single. Gandil was banished in the ninth for arguing. Batteries Johnson and Ainsmith Ford Fisher and Sweeney.

New York Walter Johnson Washington Milan Foster Gandil Morgan R. H. E. Washington Johnson Ainsmith Ford Fisher Sweeney

University Musicians Mutiny Shuts Band Games

In Minneapolis on September 26 the University of Minnesota band mutinied over a trip limit of 30 members. About 60 musicians demand full participation, threatening no music at home or away if the rule stands. A plumber named Collman notes contact details.

University Minneapolis Minn University of Minnesota

Baseball notes from a bustling box score page

The Giants, Pirates, Braves and Athletics are among teams with players tallying multiple hits. Walter Johnson and Mosely shine in the mound and at the plate, with Evers and Gandil among the standout bats. Janvrin, Doyle, Wagner, and others contribute in crowded action across two close games.

International aviation contest at Hendon ends in close call

In London on September 26 the international aviation contest among America, England and France opened yesterday at Hendon. The American team G W Beaty and W L Brock led in alighting, took second in quick starting, and placed third in the team race. England won the team race and France the quick starting event.

London America England France Hendon G. W. Beaty W. L. Brock

Peter Vole Sets World Record on Columbus Track

Peter Vole trotted a mile in 2 06 1 3 for a world record by a 2 year old trotter on the Columbus grand circuit track. Braden Direct won the free for all pace with a 2 01 1 2 time in the third heat, setting a race record and a new mark for a 5 year old stallion.

Peter Vole Columbus Columbus Grand Circuit Braden Direct

Devlin Named Player Manager for Oakland 1914

Oak lands Arthur Devlin from Boston National League club to serve as playing manager of the Pacific Coast League Oakland team in 1914. He reports October 1 and will play the rest of the current season.

Devlin Oakland Cal Arthur Devlin Boston

Huntress ninepin team outlasts Dunhams in twin thriller

The Huntress ninepin squad edged the Dunhams in two close Turner Hall games last night. In the opener Huntress won by four points after a tight, inning by inning battle. The second game saw Dunhams lose control in the final frames as Huntress rolled 64 and 62 in the last innings to seal victory.

Huntress Ninepin Dunhams Turner Hall Huntress Dunham

Chisholm and Helmer Reach Women’s Western Final

In Memphis, Ruth Chisholm of Cleveland and Myra Helmer of Chicago won semifinals at the Memphis Country Club to contend for the Women's Western Golf Association title tomorrow. Chisholm beat Frane Anderson four up and three to go, Helmer defeated Marjorie Edwards five to 38 in a drizzle.

Memphis Tenn Ruth Chisholm Cleveland Myra Helmer Chicago Western Golf Association Memphis Country Club Chisholm Frane Anderson Helmer Marjorie Edwards Miss Chisholm Daley Nashville Country Club Edwards Southern Shore Colburn Glenview Midlothian A. B. Newell

Red Sox Beat Phillies in Exhibition Tilt

Boston World champions defeated the Phillies, pennant winners, 4 to 2. Moseley held Philadelphia to four hits. Janvrin drilled a two on base three bagger in the sixth to spark the win, with strong defense and bat work from Janvrin. Batteries Shawkey and Lapp for Philadelphia Moseley and Thomas for Boston.

Boston Philadelphias Moseley Philadelphia Janvrin R. H. E. Philadelphia Shawkey Lapp Thomas

St Louis Consider One Way Downtown Streets Plan

The Automobile Club of St Louis backs a plan to convert four downtown streets into one-way lanes. A committee aims to enact municipal ordinance to restrict Sixth and Eighth to southbound and Seventh and Ninth to northbound traffic. Severe congestion, with police effort still halting traffic for nearly five minutes, motivates the proposal as short blocks tempt drivers to detour.

St. Louis Automobile Club of

Novel car use at Woodmont bath scene shocks old norms

At Woodmont a Sound shore resort near New Haven Connecticut bathers with cars find private dressing space by raising tops and pulling curtains for seclusion in their vehicles. Locals, including the Nutmeggers, raise no objections to this unconventional solution to crowding at beach bath houses.

Woodmont Sound Shore New Haven Conn

San Marcos High School Wins Opener Over Smithville

In San Marcos Texas on September 26 the opening football game of the season ended with San Marcos High School defeating Smithville 6 to 0 on a muddy field. Captain Gary's long interception return set up the only touchdown as Perkins missed the extra point. the game featured heavy fumbling and a Smithville lineup outmatched by San Marcos.

San Marcos Tex San Marcos High School Smithville High School Smithville Gary Perkins Fischer Goodwin Winston Flake G. Fischer Donaldson Johnson Allen McBee Hilliard Vickers Gant Miller Bain Young Dain Berry Kenedy Behrens Reusch Butler

Garros Sees Atlantic Flight Possible in Staged Route

Paris dispatch reports aviator Roland Garros after his Mediterranean crossing believes a three stage Atlantic flight is feasible. He would fly England to Iceland then Iceland to Newfoundland and Newfoundland to the United States with strategic supply stops.

Atlantic Paris Roland G. Garros Mediterranean Atlantic Ocean England Iceland New Foundland United States France Tunis

Four Academic Teams to Play Football in San Antonio

Four strong teams of huskies aged 17 and 18 will compete in the academic class in San Antonio this season. Likely entrants include High School, West Texas Military Academy, Peacock, and San Antonio Academy. No official scholastic league exists. games will be scheduled individually by schools. High School outlook is bright with about 30 candidates and a roster pace near 150 to 152 pounds per player. First game expected around October 20, with possible out of town games in Temple and Austin. St. Edward's and Lutheran College will play High School here.

San Antonio High School West Texas Military Academy Peacock San Antonio Academy Otto Pfeuffer Temple Austin St. Edward's Lutheran College

Seniors’ golf tour at Apawamis ends with trio tied

At the Apawamis Golf Club rye on September 26 more than 200 senior competitors aged 55 to 81 completed 300 holes over two days. The best gross score for 96 holes left a three way tie among Herman Wendell of Philadelphia 81 85 166 Walter Fairbanks of Denver 82 84 166 and T Davids.

Rye N. Y Apawamis Golf Club Herman Wendell T. Davids Philadelphia Walter Fairbanks Denver Colo

Giants Beat Dodgers 8 to 2 in Brooklyn game

Brooklyn fell to New York in a National League clash as Marquard weathered early danger. The Giants pounded Ragon and Pfeffer, scoring eight runs to Brooklyn’s two. Also noted, Chicago Class B sailors Michicago retained the Manhasset cup by beating South Shore in 2:08:25 versus 2:08:56.

Brooklyn New York Marquard Giants Ragon Pfeiffer Meyer McLean Ragan Pfeffer McCarthy South Shore Chicago

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